Posted by laima on August 22, 2006, at 16:32:53
In reply to Re: maoi/hypertensive crisis question, posted by silvercoin on August 22, 2006, at 16:26:25
Oh really? And here my doctor especially warned about seratonin crisises, saying that there is just about nothing that could be done for a severe one, other than monitoring. I wonder if he was trying to really scare me into complying, or what. Thanks for your input. (I'll still do all possible to avoid either type of crisis!)> >
> > Has this happened to anyone here? If it does happen, due to dietary indiscretion or snafu, is it really true that you would know immediately? And why do doctors not recommend benzodiazapines to calm it down if it does happen?
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> > This is hypothetical- it's never happened to me and I do try to be careful with what I eat, even though I'm using Emsam- but the possibility is always in the back of my mind. Any experiences or comments? Thanks
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> Benzos are a treatment I've read of for serotonin syndrome, but I don't believe they will do anything for a hypertensive crisis. For that, you need an anti-hypertensive such as nifedipine. No, I've never experienced a hypertensive crisis, or any type of BP rise that I've been able to detect, and I've taken Nardil, Parnate, and Marplan.
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> Todd
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